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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 01:51 PM
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 03:20 PM
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 03:27 PM
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 03:29 PM
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Seriously, look at this bullshit

Timing belt and water pump replacement on an A6. Fuck you, Audi.

http://www.audiworld.com/tech/eng39.shtml
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 03:47 PM
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Is that an anachronistic poster from Dallas Buyer's Club?
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 03:53 PM
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Supercar gathering in Qatar


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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 03:59 PM
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 04:03 PM
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Majofo!

Help me find this scammer who took my $300.
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
Majofo!

Help me find this scammer who took my $300.
Was he Nigerian?
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 04:09 PM
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Was he Nigerian?
I found his pictures online.

Don't look like Nigerian at all.
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Is that an anachronistic poster from Dallas Buyer's Club?
Yes. It's listed in IMDB's goofs section for the film.
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 04:30 PM
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Majofo won't just find the scammer for you.

He'll tell you which side of the bed he sleeps on and whether he's a folder or a crumpler.
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 04:37 PM
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Costco
Majofo won't just find the scammer for you.

He'll tell you which side of the bed he sleeps on and whether he's a folder or a crumpler.
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 04:43 PM
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Does that Corvette have an aftermarket rear panel that is shaped like a Ferrari F430? Oh, the shame.
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 04:44 PM
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This is fugly regardless of the performance numbers.
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 04:45 PM
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me no gusta on that Vette

I think the rear end is one of the best looking parts of the C6. That conversion doesn't match the attitude of the rest of the car.
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Costco
Majofo won't just find the scammer for you.

He'll tell you which side of the bed he sleeps on and whether he's a folder or a crumpler.
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 04:53 PM
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Wow, you boys see this? It's like an ultimate car-person's vacation.

http://www.theautobahntour.com/

So, in summary, this tour goes for 10 days. You start in Amsterdam and then over to Germany for a day at the Ring. Then, they take you to Switzerland and Italy for a full day at Monza. Stops are also at Monaco and Cannes. Yow.

Apparently track cars are included in the package along with 5-star hotel accommodations and a guest.

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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 05:09 PM
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Never hurts to repost this.

I love this Vette body kit. This is how the rear should look:



and the front:

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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
Wow, you boys see this? It's like an ultimate car-person's vacation.

http://www.theautobahntour.com/

So, in summary, this tour goes for 10 days. You start in Amsterdam and then over to Germany for a day at the Ring. Then, they take you to Switzerland and Italy for a full day at Monza. Stops are also at Monaco and Cannes. Yow.

Apparently track cars are included in the package along with 5-star hotel accommodations and a guest.

dude

Works out to almost $10k... but holy hell what a vacation. Sure does include a lot with the package though.
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 05:12 PM
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Never hurts to repost this.

I love this Vette body kit. This is how the rear should look:



and the front:

That's one sexy car.
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
Does that Corvette have an aftermarket rear panel that is shaped like a Ferrari F430? Oh, the shame.
Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
This is fugly regardless of the performance numbers.
Originally Posted by Costco
me no gusta on that Vette

I think the rear end is one of the best looking parts of the C6. That conversion doesn't match the attitude of the rest of the car.
agreed it's pretty horrible.

Geiger rear bumper for Z06
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Costco
dude

Works out to almost $10k... but holy hell what a vacation. Sure does include a lot with the package though.
Yeah, never said it was cheap...but, you are driving some amazing places. You can't beat the experience and memories from this.

Definitely something to consider if one has $10K in their budget and plans to vacay in Europe for a spell.




...for everything else, there's Mastercard.
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 05:33 PM
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by srika


I can't afford a F430, but I can afford the rear bumper.
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
Wow, you boys see this? It's like an ultimate car-person's vacation.

http://www.theautobahntour.com/

So, in summary, this tour goes for 10 days. You start in Amsterdam and then over to Germany for a day at the Ring. Then, they take you to Switzerland and Italy for a full day at Monza. Stops are also at Monaco and Cannes. Yow.

Apparently track cars are included in the package along with 5-star hotel accommodations and a guest.

That would be awesome. But, yeah. I don't have a spare $10k sitting around right now.
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 05:53 PM
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 07:25 PM
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that Vette is SICK !!!
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Costco
Seriously, look at this bullshit

Timing belt and water pump replacement on an A6. Fuck you, Audi.

http://www.audiworld.com/tech/eng39.shtml
So? You ever see what it takes to replace a starter on a LS400? About 11 hours of work.
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 09:51 PM
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Leno should have gotten it in Black. Im not a fan of the P1 in yellow.
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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
So? You ever see what it takes to replace a starter on a LS400? About 11 hours of work.


That doesn't make it any less deplorable. Even more surprising considering the LS400 is a Toyota product... generally they're very easy to work on. MR2 not withstanding.

I could remove my water pump in my Camaro in an hour or less, even taking my time. It's really straightforward. I could teach a monkey how to do it.

Designing a car is a convoluted process. But there shouldn't be a disconnect between the designers and engineers. You shouldn't have to remove a tire to change a headlight bulb, or to change a battery. Or unbolt engine mounts to jack up the engine so you can change spark plugs. Or unbolt the entire front end, radiator, etc. to do a water pump + timing belt.

It would be one thing if it were difficult. It's another when it looks like a sadist designed it.
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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
Majofo!

Help me find this scammer who took my $300.
Send me the details..

Originally Posted by Costco
Majofo won't just find the scammer for you.

He'll tell you which side of the bed he sleeps on and whether he's a folder or a crumpler.
I'll find him, post his nudes and tell you which side of the bed he sleeps on

Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
That's one sexy car.


Originally Posted by Rick_TL-S
I can't afford a F430, but I can afford the rear bumper.
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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 11:12 AM
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I wish my Dad was a Pagani test car driver...Video here is the chief tester for Pagani taking his boy on the ride of his life...

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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 11:15 AM
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Was that his kid screaming when he whipped around or was that the car?
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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 12:36 PM
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the P1 is tiny.
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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 01:11 PM
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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 02:13 PM
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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 02:46 PM
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That doesn't make it any less deplorable. Even more surprising considering the LS400 is a Toyota product... generally they're very easy to work on. MR2 not withstanding.

I could remove my water pump in my Camaro in an hour or less, even taking my time. It's really straightforward. I could teach a monkey how to do it.

Designing a car is a convoluted process. But there shouldn't be a disconnect between the designers and engineers. You shouldn't have to remove a tire to change a headlight bulb, or to change a battery. Or unbolt engine mounts to jack up the engine so you can change spark plugs. Or unbolt the entire front end, radiator, etc. to do a water pump + timing belt.

It would be one thing if it were difficult. It's another when it looks like a sadist designed it.
Well then, you might like my Subaru. I have to put the car on a lift and use a very slim socket to get at the coil packs on my plugs. The thing in my way (on each side) are the frame rails. I have about 3 inches to work with.
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